Basil Sweet

An easy to grow annual that is an essential herb for any kitchen.

Flavours/Food Partners

Parsley, chives, mint, thyme, tarragon, garlic and oregano. Enhances root vegetables, soups, most pasta dishes and seafood. Partners well with tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

An easy to use herb that enhances other herbs and should be added just prior to serving. Harvest regularly, the more you harvest it the longer it will last. Do not allow to go to flower and harvest all leaves as the late autumn cold sets in. Blend with pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil for a delicious pesto. Blend left over leaves with dash of olive oil and freeze in ice block tray for winter basil.

Landscaping/Planting

This quick growing herb likes fertile moist soil in part to full sun. Will grow well in any veggie garden and also in small or large pots. Harvest regularly will not tolerate frost or sudden cold snaps.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Harvest often and give regular applications of Healthy Earth Liquid Fertiliser to keep the plant healthy and producing well.

Herb Attributes